Construction Materials Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Testronix Ltd


Company:	Tiro Training Ltd
Salary:	£22,568 to £26,436 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Carlisle, CA6 4SD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Construction Materials Testing Technician Apprentice to join the Testronix Ltd team in Carlisle, supporting the sampling and testing of construction materials both in the laboratory and out on site. You’ll gain hands-on experience testing materials such as concrete, aggregates, soils and asphalt, helping to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications.

This apprenticeship provides a fantastic foundation for a career in construction materials testing, giving you the opportunity to develop practical and technical skills, work with specialist testing equipment and gain experience across both laboratory and site environments while working towards your Level 3 qualification.

Working alongside experienced members of the Testronix team, you'll learn how to:

Sample and test construction materials including concrete, aggregates, soils and asphalt.

Carry out testing on construction sites (occasionally in the lab too!).

Follow recognised testing methods, procedures and industry standards.

Accurately record test results and complete testing documentation.

Make sure samples are correctly identified and traceable throughout the testing process.

Use specialist laboratory and testing equipment safely and correctly.

Identify and report equipment faults or maintenance requirements.

Follow quality, health & safety and environmental procedures.

Travel to customer sites and work in different environments.

Communicate professionally with customers, site teams and colleagues.

Keep laboratory and working areas clean, organised and safe.

Support the wider laboratory team with day-to-day activities.

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